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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | LHU | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 2,920 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or LHU?
- Eastern Michigan University is 87.9% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at LHU than Eastern Michigan University ($17,290.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 10.1% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,350 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Lock Haven University (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($9,945 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 81 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
Eastern Michigan University vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or LHU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between LHU and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Eastern Michigan University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $500 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/